ON HAVING FUN BUT STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE
TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR TEEN SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN
The season of pumpkins, costumes, and candy corn is officially upon us, and, in preparation for one of the most exciting and beloved annual holidays, parents often experience a lot of mixed emotions. If they have little ones at home, parents might spend many happy hours helping create the perfect fairy princess, Ninja Turtle, or vampire for a fun-filled trick-or-treating adventure. If their little ones have already grown into teenagers, however, parents might feel a little worried about the trouble this holiday may bring. With many cities discussing a community-wide ban of teen trick-or-treating, these older kids often have to find other ways to celebrate. Because the spirit of Halloween can often foster some riskier behavior, here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure your teen still has fun but stays out of legal trouble. Make a plan. If your teen has asked to go out with friends, sit down with them and make a plan. Do they know who they will be hanging out with? Do they know where they will be? Discuss a curfew, and, if they are hoping to stay over at a friend’s house, write down the phone numbers of the friend’s parents and make sure they are aware of the plans as well. Have the hard discussions. You might be worried that it’s too early to talk to your kids about binge drinking, but many teens are being exposed to alcohol at ages as young as 12 even if they aren’t partaking themselves. We all know
that alcohol compromises your decision-making skills, and younger people are obviously more at risk. Themed sugary drinks can be tempting, but make sure your teen understands that, in many cases, 4–5 drinks can lead to alcohol poisoning. Help them help others. Even if your teen is responsible when it comes to drugs and alcohol, there may be others around them who are not. Make sure your teen knows not to get in a vehicle with drivers who have been drinking and to call you if they don’t feel safe or if they sense trouble brewing. That being said, our team here at Frye Law Group understands that parents and teens can’t plan for everything. If an arrest occurs this Halloween, we want you to know you have options for a defense. We will be there every step of the way.
IT’S TRIVIA TIME! CAN YOU GUESS THIS POORLY EXPLAINED MOVIE PLOT? If you’ve been following along in our recent newsletters, then you know that here at Frye Law Group, we love a good trivia question. In the past, we’ve provided a quote from great films and asked you to guess from where the quote came. Now, we’re going to try something a little different. We will provide a plot description of a well-known movie or movie series. All you have to do is send us an email at news@fryelawgroup.com as soon as possible, including your phone number and the title of the film(s). What’s the catch? The description provided won’t be like the ones you see on the back of the DVD case. The plot will be poorly (albeit humorously) explained, which makes the guessing a little trickier. Here’s one to get you thinking! “A group made up of several brave males with vastly different looks takes 9 hours to return a piece of jewelry.” Can you guess the title from this poor description? Let us know! The first three responders to answer correctly will win a free gift card to Jack’s New Yorker Deli!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FRUIT
This super easy and fun way to create homemade treats provides your kids with a healthier and more delicious alternative to packaged industrial candy. As a bonus, making it is an awesome Halloween activity for your family to enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 package melting chocolate • Assorted dried fruit, including apricots and mangoes
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. 2. Place a large, heatproof mixing bowl on top of saucepan so that no steam can escape. Place melting chocolate in mixing bowl and double boil until melted. 3. Dip half of each piece of fruit in chocolate before transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet to rest. 4. Let cool for 10 minutes until chocolate solidifies. 5. Place in school lunches, serve at parties, and indulge in a few for yourself.
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